Challenging Unbridled U.S. Corporatocracy: Progressive Organizing Begins To...
David Koch -- he and his brother Charles are determined to buy up the country for rich folk only, with their billions [Future Hope]“’Tis the final conflict,Let each stand in his place,The...
View ArticleMayweather: Say It Ain't So, Floyd
Mayweather; say it aint' true[BoxingGlove Notes]Could Floyd Mayweather Jr. end up in the slammer again; this time for a very long time?The news report on TMZ Sports isn't good for the pound-for-pound...
View ArticleHealthcare Coverage: Marketplace Enrollment Hits 5 Million Milestone
Lanika Wise signed up recently for coverage. Photo: Joshua Lott[Healthcare: Op-Ed]As this historic open enrollment period enters its final weeks, millions of Americans are finding quality, affordable...
View ArticleMusical Greats At Lehman: Sharon Isbin, Romero Lumbambo, Stanley Jordan
Jordan, Lubambo, Isbin[Music]Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the GUITAR PASSIONS OF SHARON ISBIN in a concert of Latin, jazz and Brazilian music inspired by Sharon Isbin’s...
View ArticlePaul Ryan: 'Stereotypes And Misconceptions To Win Elections'
Rep. Paul RyanIt's easy to attack and demagogue those who don't have a voice.It's easy to blame others when you fail to provide true leadership. And it's easy to reinforce stereotypes and...
View Article"Sassy Mamas" Brings Out the Cougars
The Hadley Players presently featuring “Sassy Mamas,” have made some changes. They have changed their location from the Harlem School of the Arts, to the Poet’s Den Theatre, located at 309 East 108th...
View ArticleNew York City To Settle Lawsuit By Black Fire Fighters For $98 Million
An African American firefighter, Paul Washington, shown with Vulcans president John Coombs[City Hall]City To Appoint Chief Diversity and Inclusion OfficerIncrease Recruitment Efforts Targeting...
View ArticleTheater: Sacred Ground Productions Presents "Painted Red"
[Theater]OPENING: APRIL 17, 2014Sacred Ground Productions Presents "Painted Red"A story of profound love, the tragedy of loss and the redemptive power of compassion.Written and Directed by Cynthia...
View ArticleState-wide Elections: MORE Caucus To Challenge UFT Leadership, Mulgrew
Julie Cavanagh[Education]RANK AND FILE EDUCATORS WILL BRING REAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE TO UNION POSITIONSThe Movement of Rank and File Educators (MORE), the Social Justice Caucus of the United...
View ArticleHow To Fix U.S. Congress And Make It Work Again
Lee H. Hamilton[Democracy's Challenges]These are hard times for Congress. Its approval ratings have seen a bump from their historic lows of a few months ago, but it’s a small one. Our representative...
View ArticleTribute To J.D. Livingstone: "What's Up Doc?"
J.D. Livingstone, second from left, shown when he visited with Guerrilla Journalism in November. Rev. Conrad Tillard, front, was also in the house next to Sitser Ollie McClean our hostess and founder...
View ArticleThe Enduring Relevance And Legacy Of Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez[To Be Equal]Cesar Chavez once said: “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the...
View ArticleFilm: CESAR’S LAST FAST
[Film: Documentary]CESAR’S LAST FAST, in theatrical release next month, is a documentary film directed by Richard Ray Perez.Using archive footage personal interviews from Chavez’ closest peers, Perez...
View ArticleAWOL: Congress Fears The Political Cost Of Fighting Gun Violence
Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy[Fighting Gun Violence]I am not writing this in the immediate aftermath of another horrific mass shooting.I am not marking the anniversary of a prominent gun violence tragedy,...
View ArticleConvene Global Stakeholders: Transition Of Of Internet Domain Name Functions...
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Lawrence E. Strickling[Secure Global Internet Technology]On March 14, 2014, the U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications...
View ArticleRep. Rangel Joins In Silicon Harlem's Seminar To Spur Tech Growth Uptown
Lincoln, Taylor and Rep. Rangel [Silicon Harlem]Story and photo by Melvin McCray On Thursday, March 20, Congressman Charlie Rangel celebrated Women's History Month by leading a discussion with Andrea...
View ArticleSix Things A Board Member Can Do To Spur Organization's Growth
Pearl and Mel Shaw[FUNdraising Good Times]Calling all nonprofit board members: Do you sometimes wonder what value you bring to the nonprofits you serve?Do you wish you were more engaged, or that “they”...
View ArticleAll Progressives Of America Unite: Or We'll Be Picking Virtual Cotton With...
David koch: he and brother Charles are usurping political control of nation with their billions[Beneath The Spin]I'm just as angry about what Black people have been forced to endure in this country as...
View ArticleComprehensive School Safety Initiative: Effective Disciplining Without...
Eric HolderREMARKS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER AT J.O. WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ANNOUNCE FINDINGS FROM EXPANSIVE SURVEY OF STUDENT DISCIPLINE PRACTICES AT AMERICA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLSThank you,...
View ArticleDictatorship In Uganda: Antithetical To United Nations-enshrined Right To...
Gen. Museveni. A people's right to self determination supercedes dictator's whims [Beyond Museveni]The morality of post-colonial Uganda needs to be examinedThe idea of the right to self-determination...
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